Check the weather city by city, starting with Ottawa.
Canada, the second-largest country in the world, offers spectacular nature in every province: the snow-capped Rockies of Alberta, the wild coastlines of British Columbia, the cosmopolitan cities of Toronto and Montreal, and the vibrant French-speaking culture of Quebec. A country of endless space and legendary hospitality.
Vancouver is Canada's most beautiful city: snow-capped mountains reflected in the Pacific, the vast Stanley Park, Granville Island and an unmatched Asian food scene. 2 hours away: Whistler, a world-class ski resort.
Highlights : Stanley Park — forest in the city, Granville Island — covered market, Whistler — world-class skiing, Capilano — suspension bridge.
Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful in the world: turquoise lakes (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake), glaciers, elk and grizzly bears in postcard-perfect landscapes.
Highlights : Lake Louise — turquoise lake, Moraine Lake — Valley of the Ten Peaks, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier.
The old town of Quebec City, the only fortified city north of Mexico (UNESCO), and Montreal, the French-speaking metropolis — two cities that combine European history, fine food and a distinctive way of life.
Highlights : Old Quebec — ramparts (UNESCO), Château Frontenac, Montreal — Old Port & Mount Royal, Quebec Winter Carnival (January).
Toronto, the most cosmopolitan city in the world (180 nationalities), with the CN Tower, Kensington Market, and Niagara Falls just 1.5 hours away — one of the continent's natural wonders.
Highlights : Niagara Falls, CN Tower — 553 m, Kensington Market, Georgian Bay Islands National Park.
The ultimate frontier: northern lights over Whitehorse, national parks home to polar bears and caribou, the Dempster Highway toward the Arctic Circle. For adventurers.
Highlights : Northern lights in Whitehorse, Kluane National Park (UNESCO), Dempster Highway — Arctic Circle, Polar bears of Churchill (Manitoba).
Canada is expensive, especially in the big cities (Toronto, Vancouver). However, the quality of life and exceptional scenery justify the investment.